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EK55 RBF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,200 mi
Last recorded157,200 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 RBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 157,200 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 228,492 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S N/S (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 220,646 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

service brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Sep 2015 193,160 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Under covers fitted obscuring engine components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 161,620 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 161,620 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 134,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 122,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 110,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 94,039 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,329 miles

Nail nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,329 miles

Nail nearside rear tyre.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,111 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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EK55 RBF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK55 RBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK55 RBF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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